Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 8Mar 20, 2010 8:38 pm Hi thespot interesting to read your message I live in westmeadows lane, opposite botanical drive in a three bedroom unit built by SPG. I moved in October. There are still problems with SPG from me and several of my neighbours. These include a fence in the wrong place, holes in walls from leaking pipe not fixed, extra charges for phone connections and others. I hope they have improved since my settlement day. all the best. Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 9Mar 21, 2010 7:17 am homeheart Hi thespot interesting to read your message I live in westmeadows lane, opposite botanical drive in a three bedroom unit built by SPG. I moved in October. There are still problems with SPG from me and several of my neighbours. These include a fence in the wrong place, holes in walls from leaking pipe not fixed, extra charges for phone connections and others. I hope they have improved since my settlement day. all the best. Thanks for the comments homeheart , I guess the problems are falling on deaf ears... Initially I was sceptical of getting inspections throughout the stages of building because it is quite pricey, but I think for peace of mind and from what you have just told me I think getting inspections is a definite must. The problems that you mentioned seem quite disastrous and quite ridiculous I hope they do get to fixing yours and your neighbours problems, but if it has been that long and if it potentially will be longer would you go for legal help? Is there anything else you could do? Reasons why I ask I'm just wondering what people do in these circumstances and how they find resolutions. I hope it resolves somewhat easily... Besides these problems, how are you finding your house? The area? Your neighbours thoughts? Cheers Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 10Mar 21, 2010 8:51 am Hi thespot thanks for your reply I won't be saying any more on this in writing. Call in at 1 / 4 5 westmeadows lane or leave a note in my letterbox if you want to know more. cheers homeheart Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 11Apr 06, 2010 3:25 pm hmmm.. so far not too good experience with SPG. very unprofessional. they finished doing the slab stage last october (2nd week of october), but as of march 30 this year, (after slab) only frame and bricks were the things they have done, no roofs or electricals yet. still a lot of work to do, but it says in the contract the construction period is 180days including weekends and public holidays. The 180days will lapse before april ends. so i am already preparing for my next actions. Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 12May 10, 2010 10:35 pm They've just got a website up and running... For those further interested have a look http://www.suburbanpropertygroup.com.au/ Also more links about the area that I found... http://www.dealcorp.com.au/wallangarra- ... a.205.html Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 13May 13, 2010 2:38 pm Similar to Homeheart, I'd rather discuss my dealings with SBG in a private manner, send me PM if want to know about our experience, but on the positive side, we're on the final stage of building.. Also building in Truganina area. =) Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 14Oct 17, 2010 2:29 pm Its been 10 months since my initial post and due to a combination of waiting for developers and SPG to start building itself, the house is still not even at lock up stage... My thoughts so far? If your reading this in the curiousity of the company and the building quality, then your the lucky one because you should not consider this company one bit... Seriously find another builder. If your reading this because your currently building with them/starting to build with them, then brace yourselves and get on their backs about everything you need or want and get a building inspector through the building stages. If you've heard the line "we only use skilled tradies that have had a trial period with us to monitor their work" then take it from my experience and i'm sure from a few others that their work is just pathetic. In summary, they are unprofessional to deal with (never can get through to them, I attend meetings wait for an hour or so and they are not there and having to resechdule 4 times in order to meet, take days to answer simple questions), their quality of work is abysmal (my biggest frustration right now is the * brickwork where the perpends are nearly than 25mm apart and less than 5mm in others, use of chipped bricks where there was a whole pallet full of other bricks to choose from amongst other things) and unreliable quotes for extras that come out of their *** that can change one week to another due to not having a extras cost list of some sort ( I'm sure those currently building with them or those previous know what I mean) Sure these guys are somewhat cheap, which is what attracted me to them, but dont do it... Avoid this crappy mob! Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 15Mar 19, 2011 1:48 pm All I can say (cannot say anymore due to legal reasons) is if you have any trouble at all with this mob contact Consumer Affairs ASAP!!! Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 16Mar 19, 2011 5:00 pm Correct. I've been in my property for about 5 months. I've had a few issues here and there. I basically ring them and threaten Consumer Affairs on them, in every instance and they come running out. Yes, I wouldn't go through them ever again, in hindsight, but I don't have any issues getting things attentioned post construction if I just threaten. Not a nice way in an ideal world but it works. ..... I know a lot about this mob also... <Not going to say anything>.... But would avoid them if you could. Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 17Feb 07, 2012 11:27 am NEVER build your home with these people! They purposely ignore your calls, take 2 years to build houses instead of the normal 6 months! They scam for money, they are slow, hopeless and do EXTREMELY bad work. If you let these people build your home you are MENTAL. I am surprised they are not bankrupt, i've been in there office and witnessed some crazy things!!!!!!!!! People waiting 3 hours to get seen, labourers not getting paid and them being extremely racist towards people. Screening peoples calls and pretending there not in the office. don't be fooled. Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 18Mar 03, 2012 2:22 pm Two things. It's sad to hear that many more ppl are in the same shoes as I was, I really understand the pain you're going through. On the other hand it's good to know this thread is still alive to heed warning to many others that consider building with this company. As many of others have stated here, dont do it! I constantly regret building with them. Dont let this company destroy your dream house and make the building progress a hundred times more stressful than it can be. Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 19Apr 06, 2012 7:30 pm I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles with SPG - I hope things work out with Cons Affairs :/ I'm just hopping in this thread to say hi- I've just brought land on Westmeadows Lane, building with Orbit as soon as the land titles in October. Were there any troubles with the land itself that I should be aware of? Also, is it a nice area to live in? I got a good feeling myself, which is why we bought the land, we're pretty excited! Re: Building with Suburban Property Group in Truganina 20Apr 15, 2013 1:20 pm ALL, Agree with everyone in this forms how painful deal with this mob, just watch out during the sale phase, they make many promise not in written. Once they lock you in the contract, they will turn there self into a different world, instead you are the clients, now you are the opposed side. You call them 10 time, you lucky will get a call back, you send them 10 email, if they fell like they will respond to your email. Before the contract is sign, if they said 4 month to build, you need to include another 6 month. They didn’t details you, it took them 6 month get approval, if they modify the floor plan they didn’t consulting you first thing and force you sign the drawing plan. If the contract state it took 180 day to build, that is only count after the approval plan have been finalised. Also you need to prepare yourself an addition fund for the final payment, because in the special condition on the contract, after received the final payment, the appliance, flooring will only be install, anything is removable. The bank valuation will reject the report only at 90% completed, they call it a completion stage, if you don’t pay the final payment , they will drag on for months, that mean you will be paying the interest for the loan, if you are first home grant, just enough for the interest repayments. Oh there 2 business name register the same builder. design one properties suburban property group Ask for some kickplate to be added and also for tradies to be requested to use lanyards on tools on that side of the building. Be respectful and have the discussion… 1 6459 The setback from the kerb is 4m. It is council land to provide an area for services like sewer main, gas mains, water mains, underground power or poles for overhead power,… 4 6801 If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right to your own building inspector regardless of builder's consent. No negotiations are required. However the builder will… 1 8302 |